Benson, IL

Living in Benson

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 10
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 67
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Schools 23
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Residents

540 Population +144 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -9 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian100%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -8% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$465 Median Monthly Rent +$27 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached96%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benson

United States45
Illinois50
Peoria Metro Area43
Woodford County9

Property Crime in Benson

United States48
Illinois43
Peoria Metro Area45
Woodford County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 5
Feb 28 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 3 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benson, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benson, IL

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St Mary's - Metamora
14 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Benson, IL

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Eureka College
12 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benson, IL

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Saint James Hospital
23 miles, E
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Proctor Hospital
26 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Benson, IL

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